Bastille

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   Laurie

   Washington DC

   95 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   95 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful dinner!! We loved the Boeuf Bourguignon! Our server Noemi was both helpful and friendly. I love Bastille!!
   

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   Remie

   New York City

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bastille is truly a gem. This is our "go-to" restaurant for a fantastic meal and dining experience. Tonight, each of us had the Brasserie Prix Fixe, with the following appetizers: Escargots (snails), Salad de Betteraves (beets) et Citrus, and Beignets des Crevettes (rock shrimp fritters). Two of us orderd the Magret de Canard aux Poivres (duck breast with pears), and one had the Boeuf Bourguignon (beef in wine sauce). We all finished with the Napolean dessert, which is an innovative take on the classic, full of flavors and textures. Everything was truly delicious. The duck, which I had, was flawless. The duck breast itself, cooked perfectly medium rare, was so flavorful, enhanced by a delicious, rich, wine-based sauce and stewed pears. The entree was accompanied by the best wild rice I have ever had - a perfect balance of umami and saltiness, and a nutty crunch to the grains. The broccolini, paired with melting cippolini onions, was flavorful and tender, cooked to perfection. It is not an exaggeration to say I enjoyed every bite of my meal. As always, the service was friendly and attentive, just the right balance. Everyone, from our server to the bus people, to the manager and hostess, provided excellent customer service. The atmosphere in the bistro, where we often prefer to sit, is comfortable and charming, with a lively buzz of activity, but is not too loud. The bistro tables and chairs bring one back to France. I am from NYC, where we have plenty of great restaurants, including French cuisine stars, but I can honestly say that Bastille is my favorite French restaurant on the East Coast. I cannot wait to return. Bon appetit!
   

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   Kristen

   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This lovely neighborhood restaurant always makes me feel welcome. The food and anbiance are great.
   

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   SeeBee

   Washington DC

   38 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Another visit to our favorite upscale restaurant in Alexandria. Food and Service were excellent as usual. The dish of the month special, Beef Bourguignonne, was perfectly appropriate for a cold night. Highly recommended.
   

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   M.E.

   Washington DC

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bastille is a great experience, whether it’s a special occasion or just a dinner out. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. The kitchen is ready to accommodate food restrictions. The food never disappoints. The three course prix fixe menus are a good value. I highly recommend Bastille.
   

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   Susan

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We find the food at Bastille to be consistently delicious, and we find the service to be consistently attentive. We especially enjoy eating out on the patio, but we also enjoy the sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance inside. One of our favorite restaurants in Alexandria.
   

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   Mary

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had Wonderful food and service. Highly recommend ed
   

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   Robin

   Washington DC

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bastille is my go to restaurant! Wonderful restaurant on all levels!!! Food, ambiance and service!
   

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   Harriet

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My family insists on Bastille when they come from out-of-town for Thanksgiving.
   

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    Bob

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    The waiters need to be a little less hovering and doing multiple checks. Check once, then just observe. But they were all friendly and courteous.
    

    BastilleResponded on November 28, 2024

    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found our staff friendly and courteous. We appreciate your input regarding the frequency of our checks, and we’ll certainly take that into consideration to improve our service. Our goal is to provide a comfortable dining experience, and your insights are invaluable in helping us achieve that. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!
    

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